Physiology of Digestion in Humans

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Physiology of Digestion in Humans: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Function of Casein Enzyme, Deglutition, Digestion of Nucleic Acids, Proteolytic Enzymes, Digestion of Carbohydrates, Digestion of Fats, Digestion of Proteins, Rennin Enzyme, Saliva, Digestion in Buccal Cavity, etc.

Important Questions on Physiology of Digestion in Humans

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Where is protein digestion accomplished?

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Increase in the stomach pH is the consequence of one of the following:

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Which one of the following enzymes carries out the initial step in the digestion of milk in humans?

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Arrange the following sentences in order with respect to digestion:
i) Chyme enters the duodenum.
ii) Mixes with digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile juice from the liver.
iii) Pyloric sphincter valve opens.
iv) Passes through the small intestine.

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The enzyme enterokinase helps in the conversion of

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Procarboxypeptidase is an activated enzyme that acts on lipids.

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The activated form of procarboxypeptidase acts on carbohydrates.

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The active form of the enzyme procarboxypeptidase cleaves

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What is the role of procarboxypeptidase in digestion.

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The bicarbonate ion transforms pepsinogen into pepsin.

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Which of the following is the function of bicarbonate ion in digestion?

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What is the role of bicarbonate ions in digestion?

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The acid present in gastric juice is

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The casein enzyme works in the presence of calcium ions.

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The enzyme that breaks down casein is called rennin.

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Which of the following enzymes acts on casein?

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What is the function of casein enzyme. 

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Rennin transforms caseinogen into insoluble casein.

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What is the role of the rennin enzyme in digestion?

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Deglutition is the process of chewing.